Totally broken on Mac

[UKenGB]

I haven't used RouteConverter for a while and now 2.12 complains that it needs Java SE 6 and OSX (10.9.2) is now on v7. It asks if I want to install 6, but I declined.

So I tried 2.13 pre-release as that is supposed to work with Java v7, but I get the same problem.

I then allowed it to install a Java 6 runtime and now when I try to start RouteConverter there is an error saying it is damaged and do I want to move it to the Trash.

So, currently it seems impossible to run RouteConverter on the Mac.

Can anyone advise how to run RouteConverter on OSX Mavericks?

[UKenGB]

It would appear to be the 'Gatekeeper' problem reported elsewhere, except it is no longer called that. Also, EVERY other app that cannot run because of this says so, whereas in this case, the error states RouteConverter is DAMAGED and should be put in the Trash.

So a somewhat inaccurate error message confusing the issue.

[routeconverter]

So, currently it seems impossible to run RouteConverter on the Mac.

No. Thousands of people use RouteConverter on the Mac.

Can anyone advise how to run RouteConverter on OSX Mavericks?

There are two issues to solve:

• GateKeeper - see Download page
  
• Java 6/7 - if you have both installed, Java 6 is used
  

[UKenGB]

So, currently it seems impossible to run RouteConverter on the Mac.

No. Thousands of people use RouteConverter on the Mac.

Can anyone advise how to run RouteConverter on OSX Mavericks?

There are two issues to solve:

• GateKeeper - see Download page
  
• Java 6/7 - if you have both installed, Java 6 is used
  

I already pointed out, the problem was indeed the 'Gatekeeper' issue and I now have it running.

But, the first error message and refusal to run stated that I needed Java 6. I already had the LATEST Java 7, so why is it asking for 6?

Then when I installed Java 6, I was told RouteConverter was damaged and should be thrown in the Trash.

I then played with the security settings (referred to as Gatekeeper, but no longer called that in Mavericks) and enabled it to run.

My point is that the error messages are entirely misleading. Would it have run with just Java 7? I've no idea because the error message stated Java 6 was REQUIRED and the instructions to get around the Gatekeeper issue made no mention of the symptoms. Just that RouteConverter won't run. A mention of the expected errors would have helped.

So, it is no longer a problem for me as RouteConverter is now running, but troubleshooting would have been simpler had the errors been more accurate and the workaround more explicit.

[routeconverter]

I already pointed out, the problem was indeed the 'Gatekeeper' issue and I now have it running.

Great!

But, the first error message and refusal to run stated that I needed Java 6. I already had the LATEST Java 7, so why is it asking for 6?

Because I'm using a JavaApplicationStub, a small program that finds and starts Java, from the Apple Java 6.
Unfortunately Java 7 is provided by Oracle and uses a completely different JavaApplicationStub - and I don't have access to a Mac to find out how.

Then when I installed Java 6, I was told RouteConverter was damaged and should be thrown in the Trash.

To avoid that, the .app needs to be signed - which AFAIK can only be done on Mac OS X.

My point is that the error messages are entirely misleading.

You're right. I'd appreciate any help from Mac users to uses the latest JavaApplicationStub and do the signing on Mac OS X. Spending 1k€ just to get a recent Mac is no option for me.

[UKenGB]

You're right. I'd appreciate any help from Mac users to uses the latest JavaApplicationStub and do the signing on Mac OS X. Spending 1k€ just to get a recent Mac is no option for me.

I have Macs and would be prepared to help in any way I can. I used to run Windows, then both while developing database apps but got rid of it as soon as possible and haven't had to mess with it in years. So I'm not ignorant about Windoze - just rusty and uninterested:-)

However, I'd be happy to help if there's anything I can do to assist with RouteConverter on OSX. Perhaps a PM to continue this?

[mjsmit]

Hi,
I just registered after trying to install and run Routeconverter on Mac.
I have 2 Mac's, one "old" iMac and a more recent MacBook 13" from medio 2012.
On my old iMac I had installed routeconverter 64bit a few years ago, but hardly ever have used it.
Today I tried to install routeconverter on my newer MacBook, because I am making preparations to join-in on a pre-planned motor tour in Eastern Europe (Will report on that in another topic.).

When trying to install, the Macbook detected first another Java program needed to be installed and installed this pretty quick.
After downloading the routeconverter app I also received the message that the downloaded program is damaged and should be moved to the trash bin.
I tried running it anyway, but this did not work.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

[routeconverter]

However, I'd be happy to help if there's anything I can do to assist with RouteConverter on OSX. Perhaps a PM to continue this?

Yes, basically: if your Java/Maven skills not that rusty then trying to make the new Oracle JavaApplicationStub work and find out how signing for GateKeeper works.

[routeconverter]

Does anyone have any suggestions?

That looks like GateKeeper, have a look at the download page.

[mjsmit]

Yeah,

I studied the instructions about gatekeeper before installing. This is/was something else...